Gwinnett Students Exceed State On Milestones

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 31st

Publish Date: July 31st

From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.

Today is Wednesday, July 31st and Happy 62nd Birthday to actor Wesley Snipes.

***07.31.24 – BIRTHDAY – WESLEY SNIPES***

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.

1. Gwinnett Students Exceed State On Milestones
2. Gwinnett Police Mourn Death of Retired K-9 Elsa
3. More Gwinnett School Board Members Speak Out About AP African-American Studies

Plus, Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.

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STORY 1: Gwinnett Students Exceed State On Milestones

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students generally outperform their statewide peers on Georgia Milestones Assessments, excelling in 11 out of 13 areas. However, results still fall short of the ambitious goals set by the district’s Blueprint For The Future plan. Less than 50% of students in several grades, particularly in English/language arts and social studies, achieved proficient or distinguished scores. Notably, 8th-grade science and high school physical science results were significantly below state averages. GCPS is analyzing these results to improve strategies and outcomes. The full details will be presented to the school board in August, with math results expected in September.

STORY 2: Gwinnett Police Mourn Death Of Retired K-9 Elsa

Gwinnett County Police K-9 Elsa, who retired last fall after eight years of service, passed away last Thursday due to a spinal illness. Elsa, a Belgian Malinois, joined the department in 2016, thanks to a $12,000 donation for her training. During her career, she participated in 545 service calls, apprehended 51 suspects, and was involved in 87 narcotic apprehensions and 133 evidence recoveries. Her retirement came in October due to declining performance. Elsa was cared for by her final handler, Cpl. Austin Hylton, and will be remembered for her significant contributions to public safety.

STORY 3: More Gwinnett School Board Members Speak Out About AP African-American Studies

Gwinnett School Board Vice Chair Karen Watkins co-signed a letter from the Georgia Federation of Teachers demanding an explanation from Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods for not recommending state funding for the AP African-American Studies course. This decision, which has sparked backlash including from Gov. Brian Kemp, means the course cannot be offered as an AP course in Gwinnett due to funding and GPA implications. The letter, also supported by local churches and advocacy groups, seeks a revamp of the curriculum to be more inclusive. Watkins and other Gwinnett board members argue that students should have access to such courses without bearing additional costs. The Georgia Federation of Teachers plans to push for legislation to address these educational inequities in the 2025 session.

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STORY 4: NOW OPEN: New 280-Unit Apartment Complex in Norcross

The Clara By Broadstone, a 280-unit apartment complex by Alliance Residential, has opened at 5420 Buford Highway in Norcross. Located near downtown Norcross and close to Lillian Webb Park and the Norcross library, the complex offers one- and two-bedroom apartments featuring modern amenities like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood-style floors. The property includes a 24-hour fitness center, resort-style saltwater pool, coworking space, pet park, and outdoor dining area. This development is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Buford Highway area into a more urban and vibrant community.

STORY 5: Brunswick sets cargo record while Savannah suffers decline

In fiscal 2024, the Port of Brunswick saw significant growth, handling a record 876,000 units of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo, a 21% increase from the previous year. In contrast, the Port of Savannah experienced a 2.3% decline in containerized-cargo volume, managing 5.25 million twenty-foot equivalent units. Brunswick's growth is attributed to rising consumer demand, expanded trade, new car manufacturers, and cargo diversions from Baltimore. Despite Savannah's decline, the Georgia Ports Authority remains optimistic and continues to invest in infrastructure, including new facilities at both ports.

We’ll be back in a moment

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And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath about how to manage snacking.

***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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